Cargo throughput at Vietnam’s airports has reached record highs amid booming exports and rising demand for air freight. Yet foreign airlines still control more than 80 percent of the country’s international air cargo market, raising questions over how far Vietnam can climb the regional logistics value chain as Vietnam Airlines prepares to launch its first dedicated freighter in the third quarter of 2026.

President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane passed away on Saturday, at the age of 70 due to vasculitis, according to an official announcement from the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee.

About 50 farming households involved in community-based tourism in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam joined a hands-on fishing activity on Saturday, while learning photography and video skills to promote local tourism on social media.

Avoiding each other in the semifinals, Vietnam and Thailand are widely expected to clash in the 2026 ASEAN Championship final.

Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Nhat Quang made a major impression by defeating three strong Chinese players on the opening day of the prestigious Shanghai Cup Xiangqi tournament held in China on Saturday.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA.

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Foreign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.

Authorities of Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam have greenlit a VND25-billion (US$951,000) cargo and tourism port project in Song Doc Commune.

The Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered call center to remind taxpayers about outstanding debts and notify them of temporary exit bans, aiming to prevent residents from discovering such restrictions only upon arriving at airports.

The Vietnam Competition Commission has fined Grab Vietnam VND1.36 billion (US$51,800) for six violations of consumer protection regulations, including rules on personal data, transaction terms, and information transparency.

Vietnam Scooters Fest 2026 kicked off on Saturday for a two-day run in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together hundreds of rare classic vehicles, international collectors, and a series of charity fundraising activities.

From the killer shark of «Jaws» to the tornado-tossed predators of the «Sharknado» movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear.

Floodwaters have washed away two spans of a temporary bridge in My Ly Commune, Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam, cutting off more than 400 households from the commune center, a local official said on Saturday.

A person asked whether they could apply for Vietnamese citizenship, noting that their father is a Vietnamese citizen, their mother is a Russian citizen. Their parents live in Russia, and they have lived in Ho Chi Minh City for more than three years.

Here is a simple fact: getting old costs money, and if you do not prepare for it, the consequences are serious.

Andrzej Arendarski, president of the Polish Chamber of Commerce, has said that businesses that can build a strong brand for Vietnamese coffee in Poland at this moment could become “very rich.”

Cambodia head coach Koji Gyotoku has backed Vietnam to reach the 2026 ASEAN Championship final after his side’s 3-1 defeat to the defending champions, while Vietnamese fans can look ahead to the semifinals as Group A winners with 10 points.

Seven of the eight Vietnamese students competing at the 2026 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) won medals, including two golds, one silver, and four bronzes, the Ministry of Education and Training said.

Vietnam tops the fair-play standings at the 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage after receiving just one yellow card in four matches, according to tournament statistics.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has endorsed a proposal for a seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2027 and a four-day break for Vietnam Culture Day in 2026.

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, one of Vietnam’s most respected zoologists and the scholar best known for his decades-long research on Hoan Kiem Lake’s legendary turtle, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 86.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a 30-percent reduction in personal or corporate income taxes for household businesses, individual businesses and enterprises with annual revenues of no more than VND10 billion (US$380,000) in 2026 and 2027, a measure expected to reduce state budget revenue by more than VND6.7 trillion ($255 million).

Vietnam forward Nguyen Dinh Bac delivered a man-of-the-match performance and posted impressive statistics after scoring twice in his side’s 3-1 victory over Cambodia at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

A Chinese tourist riding a motorbike across the natural arch of To Vo Gate on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, has sparked public concern over the protection of the nationally recognized scenic sites.

McDonald’s Vietnam has brought back its pho-flavored burger under a Vietnamese-style name, “burger vị phở Mác Đô-nan chính hiệu,” marking the first time a global brand has Vietnamized its name for a product and highlighting its efforts to embrace local culinary culture.

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An Indian billionaire family will host a four-day wedding celebration in Vietnam's beach city of Nha Trang in December, local officials said on Friday.

A proposed change to Vietnam's housing law linking apartment ownership to a building's designed lifespan has fueled debate over property values.

Vietnamese and Chinese peacekeepers in Abyei, Africa have launched a series of cultural and sports exchanges featuring friendly competitions, traditional performances, and Vietnamese cuisine to strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding among personnel serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

Three Russian and Kazakh tourists were rescued after being swept into a rocky area by strong waves while swimming at Bai Mon Beach in Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands on Friday.

Vietnam's women's sepak takraw team made history on Friday by capturing the country's first-ever women's doubles title at the Sepak Takraw World Championships after defeating Myanmar in straight sets in the final.

Hotel and travel searches in Hanoi have surged ahead of BIGBANG's upcoming two-night concert, highlighting the growing impact of international music events on tourism demand even before tickets go on sale.

English-speaking clubs in Ho Chi Minh City are attracting students and young professionals seeking affordable opportunities to practice conversation, receive feedback, and build confidence, with most sessions costing VND50,000-100,000 (US$1.9-3.8).

The People’s Committee of Xuan Huong-Da Lat Ward in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot to greet residents and assist them with administrative procedures, becoming the first local authority in the province to deploy an AI receptionist.